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rife
[rahyf]
adjective
of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use.
Crime is rife in the slum areas of our cities.
current in speech or report.
Rumors are rife that the government is in financial difficulty.
abundant, plentiful, or numerous.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:abounding (usually followed bywith ).
rife
/ ɪ /
adjective
of widespread occurrence; prevalent or current
rumour was rife in the village
very plentiful; abundant
(foll by with) abounding (in)
a land rife with poverty
Other 51Թ Forms
- rifely adverb
- rifeness noun
- overrife adjective
- unrife adjective
- ˈڱ adverb
- ˈڱԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rife1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of rife1
Example Sentences
In the stifling summer heat rife with mosquitoes, we managed to advance only a few metres into the compound when, as expected, a guard in a lorry blocked our way.
However, although false stories are rife, "all generations still prize trusted brands with a track record for accuracy, even if they don't use them as often as they once did", the report added.
Models explained that while some studios are well run and offer performers technical and other support, abuse is rife at unscrupulous operators.
It comes as social media is rife with videos of immigration agents making arrests at shopping centers, swap meets, car washes and other businesses.
I also asked Kennedy’s agency to respond to criticisms that his assertions were rife with junk science, but also received no reply.
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